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Chapter 88: Is That Invitation Still Open?

With Raymond out of the way and my name restored, I left the pack courtyard and the trial and ran straight to the packhouse to check on Warren.

“Ciana, you’ re okay,” he said with a relieved sigh. “Slow down. Thank you again for coming back for me.’

“No, Warren, I should be thanking you. You helped me so much. I’m sorry that you went through all of that. I don’t know what I can do to repay you,” I blurted out, squeezing his hand.

“Silly girl! We’ re friends, right? That’s what we do. You have no idea how worried I was about you. When you fainted and they took you away…” Warren ‘s face wrinkled at the bad memory. “Thank the Goddess you are unharmed.”

He opened his arms like he was going to hug me.

Someone cleared their throat behind us and I saw Theo, or Tallis as he was still pretending to be, standing against the nearest packhouse wall. He was glaring at Warren.

Theo?” Warren asked.

“I’m not Theo!” he hissed moodily. “My name is Tallis.”

“Oh…” Warren stared at him for a moment, and murmured to himself, “Sorry, you remind me of my brother. I mean, you look different, but just…’

I jumped in, “Warren, believe me, I was confused at first too. But this is Tallis. He’s Nelson’s brother. Nelson is the car-

nival director,” I said, covering for Theo. I figured he probably had a good reason to keep his identity a secret, even from his own brother.

“Hmm. Well, you are dressed like you work with Nelson,” Warren said with a chuckle. He turned back to me, looking at me with deep, emotional eyes.

“Yes, he does, doesn’t he? I don’t think Prince Theo would ever wear colors like that,” I said, giggling and giving Theo a challenging look.

Theo snorted and looked away from me.

“I heard my name,” Nelson arrived with a concerned look on his face. “Geez, Tallis, there you are! I’ve been looking everywhere for you. They told me you’re at the packhouse. The carnival is packed up. Are you ready to go or what?”

“I’m ready,” Theo said stiffly.

“Great. Well, say your goodbyes and let’s get going. We’re all waiting on you,” Nelson said. He clapped his hands to hurry Theo along.

I bit my tongue to keep from laughing, seeing the dark, dangerous look in Theo’s eyes. If Nelson wasn’t careful, he’d end up dealing with the Dark Prince.

Theo glanced at me and crossed his arms. He gave a final nod and left after Nelson. It was already getting late and if he hung around too long, it would seem suspicious. Especially if he kept hanging around me.

“Warren, how are you feeling?” I asked, turning back to Warren.

He still looked a little pale and dirty. I hoped after a nice shower and some fresh clothes, he’d look and feel better,

Warren sniffled and rubbed his head.

“Honestly, I’ve got a bit of a headache. I’m not sure if I’m getting sick or I just need good food,” he admitted.

Warren and I headed back to my parents’ house. As we went, he started sniffling more and rubbing his temples. He was definitely sick.

food. I’ll make sure to get you a good

you,” Warren murmured, his

and maybe would send Warren back to the palace. I hurried after Theo to where the carnival had been set

except a few pieces of trash. Sighing, I kicked

asleep when I got back to

set it on the night table, along with a mug of tea and water. It would be there when he woke up. A strong shifter like him would only need

to settle down. I was happy to see everything reverting back to normal, more or

8B. That Sol’

death had been avenged,

put my hand on her

never be able to express how sorry I am that you were killed because of me. Raymond is gone, though,

there you are,” Warren said,

looked at him. “I just wanted to give her

are going well,

quite energetic. Feeling 100% now?” I asked,

and rubbed his belly. All the color had returned to his cheeks and he was

breakfast you made me this morning was fantastic. Who needs medicine with

head. No one had ever praised my cooking before. I couldn’t tell if he was just being nice

to help or ganize the pack,” Warren added, getting back to

88. ISThai InvitatiM

nice day with warm morning sun

to cause problems. I keep going to their meetings, but every

glad your pack is do ing better. It makes me feel better about

“Asking what?”

stomach flipped a little. What could

threat. I wanted to

keeping you from visiting your sister?” I asked

all,” Warren said, touching my arm. “I’m glad I took time to

lower lip

sister married to the alpha of Vaner

parents, and) r membered liking the territory

do you say?”

time since I traveled, now that every thing seemed to have settled in the

he might think I had feelings

I was the only member of the Alpha family in pack territory at the moment. My pack was still

here until my

and I could see he was disappointed. He took my hand and

understand,” he said, nodding

anything. I was impressed with how well they were handling things, but I still wanted to be involved so I could tell my parents

so sad,” I heard some

88′ That Open?

of the

handsome. I would

bad. They